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Understanding Drug Crime
Penalties

Florida Drug Crime Penalties

Miami Drug Attorney

If you or someone you know is currently facing
drug charges in Miami or the surrounding areas in Florida, you need a competent attorney
on your side to help you avoid the serious penalties that may come with
a conviction for whatever offense you may have been accused of committing.

Miami Defense Attorney Michael Mirer offers a free initial consultation to discuss your case,
and we have also included some basic information about Florida drug crime
penalties for your review.

Potential Drug Penalties

Depending on the case, a defendant facing drug charges may face imprisonment
in county jail for up to 12 months (if charged with a misdemeanor) or
anywhere from 1 year to life in prison (if charged with a felony.) The
specific penalties for a Florida drug crime conviction will vary drastically
depending on a number of different factors:

The nature of the offense - for example,
drug possession is considered a lesser offense than
drug distribution or
drug trafficking, wherein the offender is affecting others and contributing to the distribution
of drugs throughout the county or state.

The defendant's prior criminal record - a defendant may be ineligible for alternative sentencing or may face
increased penalties upon a second, third or subsequent drug crime conviction.

Whether any weapons were involved - if the defendant was in possession of a firearm or other deadly weapon,
he or she can expect to face enhanced penalties as well as the possibility
of mandatory minimum penalties enforced by the court.

The type of drug, and the amount - controlled substances are classified into schedules according to their
potential for abuse, danger, and other factors. Schedule I substances
are considered the most dangerous and will result in the implementation
of the harshest penalties upon a conviction. Following are some examples
of drugs in different schedules:

Schedule I drugs: heroin, LSD, marijuana

Schedule II drugs: PCP, cocaine, methamphetamines

Schedule III drugs: codeine, anabolic steroids

Schedule IV drugs: Xanax, Valium

Get help from the Law Office of Michael Mirer, P.A.!

Would you like to learn more about drug crime penalties and how an experienced
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The information on this website is for general information purposes only.
Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual
case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt
or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.